Description
Role purpose
Managing vendor invoice & tax invoice processing (invoices related to production, small packaging services and project-related invoices), shifting expenses to future periods.
Represent Syngenta to vendors as a face of Accounting and Tax function.
Deliver a high-quality set of accounting data to facilitate reporting in specific areas of responsibility.
Ensure internal controls are performed for specific areas of responsibility.
Deliver Finance operations services (as defined in global policies and process standards).
Accountabilities
Specific areas: Accounts Payables, Sundry Materials in stock, Prepaid Expenses, Expenses and
Intercompany Matching (ICM) and reconciliations.
Roles in SAP systems: Accounts Payables
Ensure vendor invoices and VAT input are processed in accordance with Tax regulations and best accounting practices (invoices related to production, small packaging services).
Ensure vendor invoice-related accounting documents comply with legal and related tax compliance standards (three-way matching).
Managing of prepayments as well as vendor relationships, invoice to pay and accounts payable
reconciliation issues.
Support the Lead Accountant, Finance Operations Lead and Finance teams on tax and statutory
reporting requirements, provide guidance and facilitate specific business cases (vendor/purchase
issues and VAT input area only).
Ensure compliance to standardised accounting, reporting and financial systems as well as policies and procedures. Also manage local accounting issues to ensure unusual transactions are corrected, accounted for and reported.
Ensure timely and accurate recording of business transactions in ERP system according to the
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) accounting rules used for Group reporting for
statutory reporting in the local ERP system.
Ensure effective internal controls are in place to support internal and external Audits.
Ensure that assets are safeguarded in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures
Deliver Finance Operation processes in the Country and ensure all these processes/activities follow
local and Group Compliance Standards.
Critical success factors
Meet all group, statutory and tax reporting, and accounting requirements & timetables
No adverse internal/external/tax audit issues and/or customer issues
Strong communication and relationships with customers, local management, and key stakeholders
Qualifications
Knowledge, experience & capabilities
Critical knowledge
Degree in commerce, accounting or finance or its equivalent
ACCA or CPA Finalist
Excellent IT literacy (knowledge of SAP is an asset)
Excellent knowledge of relevant local tax legislations
Basic understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Good understanding of business end to end processes and internal controls necessary to safeguard the Company’s assets
Critical Experience
3+ years of professional experience in Finance operations, preferably in Procure to Pay and/or
Payments.
Ability to work independently, to take informed decisions and determine priorities
Excellent Time management skills with high proactive behaviour to take initiatives
Apply via :
syngenta.taleo.net
